The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Holbrook-Ed.jpg"Gee, wish I had one of those!"115 views2/9th Bn Co LtCol Bruce Holbrook admires the Bronze Star medal received by Lt Ed Thomas.
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Gila_Monster.jpgMascots115 viewsA gila monstoer
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Pleiku.JPGSights & Scenes115 viewsPassing by in a jeep
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MK118.jpgGoodbye, additional duties115 viewsEnough of the "additional duties" already. Finally got my own antique helicopter for the job I am supposed to be doing. An OH-23 Hiller 12E.
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MK123.jpgRegistration115 viewsBattery registrations were always in demand.
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MK127.jpgDown again115 viewsTwo emergency landings in 30 days due to mechanical engine failure. At this rate, I'll never make my DEROS date.
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MK173.jpg"The Wannabe"115 viewsMy RTO Ray Plunkett posing as a "wannabe" pilot.
If those AF pilots rented out their helmets for photos, they could retire without need of a pension.
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MK268.jpgAlong for the ride115 viewsRTO Ray Plunkett and I go along for the ride.
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GDS-63.JPGFire!115 viewsThe howitzer is fired. Note the trails "dug in" to contain recoil. Cannonerr in rear of the trails prepares another round for firing.
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GDS-191.JPGLZ Liz115 viewsShot of LZ Liz after a mortar attack.
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Re08-1d.JPGTop of the Arch115 viewsTake the tram to the top of the Arch for a better view of the church.
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